Texas riders see introduction of lane splitting bills in House and Senate.

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Drivers are already killing motorcyclists and "your everyday uneducated rider" is already killing himself. Do you think this law will do anything except reduce tickets and commute time?

Thats the only benefits? "Reduce tickets and commute time?" Pretty thin argument for such a dangerous activity. Well , let's set the speed limit to 100mph, make drunk driving legal, do away with school zones, drivers licenses, registration, inspection and insurance requirements. All in the name of reducing tickets.

Drivers are already killing motorcyclists and "your everyday uneducated rider" is already killing himself. Do you think this law will do anything except reduce tickets and commute time?

Totally agree and when you combine statistics from multiple studies, it's been shown that there are about an equal number of accidents when people split and a smaller amount of serious injuries/fatalities.

Thats the only benefits? "Reduce tickets and commute time?" Pretty thin argument for such a dangerous activity. Well , let's set the speed limit to 100mph, make drunk driving legal, do away with school zones, drivers licenses, registration, inspection and insurance requirements. All in the name of reducing tickets.

I specifically asked you why it was dangerous. No reply. Your logic would lead to motorcycles being illegal. They are CLEARLY more dangerous than cars. Cars are more dangerous than rail. Make those illegal.

I specifically asked you why it was dangerous. No reply. Your logic would lead to motorcycles being illegal. They are CLEARLY more dangerous than cars. Cars are more dangerous than rail. Make those illegal.

What part of not being able to able split lanes would make motorcycles illegal? Your thought process is about a faulty and weak as Shelly's.

Stupid happens with or without this bill passing. Stupid also happens in both sides of the fence. I'd go as far to say that most of us have split at one point or another, and some do it regularly. I do understand that opening doors from the caged traffic is a real threat but let's be honest, how often does it REALLY happen? As far as unawareness or ignorance of drivers, this crowd should be educated as ever as we ride in Houston, and you should take on lane splitting in the same light.

I also mentioned cars squeezing or blocking. That is the most I have had done to me ... but search the interwebzs plenty of videos of people having car doors opened on them to block them. Now some may be flying which is not right either .. but the ole door to block the path does happen.

I also mentioned the normal everyday drivers we avoid now ... they dont go away because of a bill being passed. I know you didnt point me out directly just wanted to throw that out there.

Have you ever lane split before? It sounds like you haven't, so my opinion is that you don't really know WTF you are talking about and are just trying to stir up.

Yes I have. I've also done triple digits, driven drunk, littered, texted while driving, etc. Unlike you, I am no hypocrite and expect to pay if I get caught instead of making it legal to do stupid . Again, you have absolutely no logical argument as to why it should he legal, other than yelling "you don't even ride anymore". Fact is, since you do split and refuse to see the inherent dangers, not only to yourself but to others on the road, makes you a complete imbecile on the matter.

Does anyone actually refrain from lane splitting simply because it is illegal?

Of course not, at least not for those who don't care. Not anymore than rape, burglary and murder being illegal deter thugs. But making it legal could open a whole new can of worms. Those who haven't done it before, will now do it simply because its legal and get hurt.

Of course not, at least not for those who don't care. Not anymore than rape, burglary and murder being illegal deter thugs. But making it legal could open a whole new can of worms. Those who haven't done it before, will now do it simply because its legal and get hurt.

Riding a motorcycle is legal and guess what those who havent ridden one can get hurt when the first get one. your statements as to why it should not be legal have no ground. You can get hurt doing anything.
If they legalize it tomorrow you have a choice to split or not to split. If we created or ban laws based off one person not liking something, then nothing would be legal.

Of course not, at least not for those who don't care. Not anymore than rape, burglary and murder being illegal deter thugs. But making it legal could open a whole new can of worms. Those who haven't done it before, will now do it simply because its legal and get hurt.

I disagree. Pot is legal in some states and I travel to these states a lot. I have no desire to smoke weed. Simply because something is legal does not mean everyone will do it. Riders themselves will assess their situation and make a decision. It's up to the moto community to promote good practice of splitting.

Again, you have absolutely no logical argument as to why it should he legal, other than yelling "you don't even ride anymore".

It reduces traffic congestion. It also provides more incentive for people to actually ride motorcycles, which further reduces traffic congestion and generally means they are using a more efficient vehicle to commute with.

Whether or not it's safer is up for debate, but it seems to be about the same level of danger, only you are actually in control to some degree and not at the mercy of being rear ended.

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Originally Posted by Azylum

Fact is, since you do split and refuse to see the inherent dangers, not only to yourself but to others on the road, makes you a complete imbecile on the matter.

Can you show me any proof that it is more dangerous, or is that just your gut feeling?